Measuring Objects; Distance & Length - Texas Instruments Cabri Geometry II Manual Book

Distance & Length
The Distance & Length tool calculates and displays distance, length, perimeter, circumference, and
radius.
The default measurement is displayed in centimetres. You can change its precision by using
Numerical Edit in the Display toolbox. Numerical Edit also allows you to change the font, size, style,
colour, and units.
You can add a comment to the measurement immediately after creating it by typing the text. See
" Comments" in the chapter "Using the Display Toolbox" for more information on adding a comment
to a numerical value.

Measuring objects

1. Select Distance & Length from the Measure toolbox.
2. To measure:
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length, perimeter, or circumference – select an
object.
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distance – select two points.
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radius – select the center point and then the
circumference.
Moving measurements
Reposition the measurement by selecting it with the Pointer
tool and dragging it to a new position.
The measurement moves with the object it measures
unless you pull it away. When you pull it away from the
object, the measurement momentarily resists before
pulling away.
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Select an object.
Length of this segment
The result is displayed.
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